&quot;For the great empire of liberty, forward!&quot; : Speech of Maj.-Gen. Carl Schurz, of Wisconsin, delivered at Concert Hall, Philadelphia, on Friday evening, September 16, 1864.

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906; Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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Carl Christian Schurz was a German revolutionary, involved in the 1848 revolution. Following the revolution, he immigrated to America, settling in Philadelphia. In 1861 he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Spain. He served during the Civil War for the Union, commanding the "German regiments."

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Title

"For the great empire of liberty, forward!" : Speech of Maj.-Gen. Carl Schurz, of Wisconsin, delivered at Concert Hall, Philadelphia, on Friday evening, September 16, 1864.

Creator

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Date

1864

Geographic Coverage

United States--Politics and government--1861-1865

Extent

16 pages

Dimensions

24 cm

Note

Printed by the Union Congressional Committee.